Blue Skies and Tailwinds

Today we did something different. We climbed HILLS! This has been a relatively flat ride up to now. It was definitely my most favorite day so far. The morn was cool, no traffic, we rode close to Lake Ontario, the hills were not too steep and at the top we had the most glorious downhills- our rewards! The breezes were coming off the lake and kept the air cool and fresh. We passed through many upstate NY towns with many fruit stands to go with the many fields and orchards of fresh produce. Asparagus, rhubarb, cherries, strawberries, and our cook purchased some for our dinner. Yum! Lots of trains still pass through rural areas- long ones with many cars. As you can see Bettye and Bev got caught behind one. A good reason to take a butt break!
Yesterday we passed near Palmyra which is the place where the Mormon religion got its start. We also passed the cemetery where Susan B. Anthony was buried- Rochester.
The drivers aren't getting any better. They pass us much too fast and a few motorcyclists got way too close to me! We have gone from "Minnesota Nice" to "NY Nasty".
Every thing is so green here. Yards, fields, golf courses, trees. It's amazing what a little rain will do. I wish we could stay this green in CA.
We drool when we pass the golf courses. They are so wide and so empty! Where are the people? We just don't have the time to stop and play a hole or two.
Tomorrow we start our trek to the Adirondacks. It will be more hilly than today but I'm sure very scenic. It will be a 78 mile day. With hills it will be a hard,long day. Hopefully I will survive so I can write something tomorrow eve!
I can't believe we are on week 5!! Time goes fast when you are having a good time!
Love to all. Donna

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